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Hi about 6 weeks ago I started getting hives on my legs only. It s now daily and spreading to more spots on my legs, they are itchy. I have no known allergies. I am 31, female. Any ideas? Also I have never had them before. I have no asthma or medications.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from spreading of hives. Well hives is the body's reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction. Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness . It is very important to find out what exactly causing hives or what factor is responsible for their occurrence , because treatment depends upon the causative factor . As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may take history to find out the factor responsible and treat it accordingly . The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from spreading of hives. Well hives is the body s reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction. Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness . It is very important to find out what exactly causing hives or what factor is responsible for their occurrence , because treatment depends upon the causative factor . As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may take history to find out the factor responsible and treat it accordingly . The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari